Children may complicate a divorce. However, when parents agree on the best ways to offer them financial and parental support, the process may be more manageable. In California, the judge makes decisions on child custody and visitation. Either parent can get custody,...

Do you often wish you never had to speak with your co-parent again now that you are getting divorced? If so, you’re not alone. It’s a wish shared by many divorcing and divorced parents. There is always a need for co-parents to discuss matters that impact their kids....

Child custody cases in California can be complex but the family court has criteria to guide them when reaching their judgments. The most important of which is the best interests of the child. The court will always rule in a way that tries to reflect this.  There are,...

The divorce process is stressful enough on its own, but co-parenting with a hostile ex-spouse in the aftermath may seem impossible. Joint custody is usually in the best interest of the child, but it can be a major challenge for feuding parents to handle. While joint...

Custody cases are often the most contentious aspect of a divorce. When cases involve domestic violence, the stakes can be even higher. After a series of high-profile cases involving child custody and domestic violence, abuse survivors are calling on California courts...

As divorcing parents, you always want what is best for your child even in this difficult situation. This means setting them up with the tools they need to cope with these changes in their life. One of the best ways you can do this is by ensuring they have the...

As part of your divorce agreement, you and your ex must draft a parallel parenting plan for your shared children. Just as you did not know how to navigate divorce, you also do not know how to create a parenting plan. Healthline explains the process of drafting a...

Couples with children eventually need to work out custody arrangements if they divorce or break up. In California, state law protects the rights of both parents while centering the best interests of the children in all custody matters. Where you live after the divorce...

What delays many divorce filings is the idea of a child custody fight. Indeed, often divorcing couples, or those contemplating divorce, talk about waiting until the kids graduate high school before filing. This is because the idea of trying to figure out how to raise...